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H-II Transfer Vehicle KOUNOTORI (HTV)

SRB-A / Fairing / First Stage Separations

Last Updated: September 11, 2009

After the lift-off, four units of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB-A) and the Fairing have separated just as expected.

The First Stage burned out and separated approximately 6 minutes after launch.

Then, the Second Stage main engine has ignited, and the Second Stage continued its ascent to lift the HTV to the planned orbit.

*All times are Japan Standard Time (JST. UTC + 9 hours)

 
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